A pensioner who broke her neck after a fall at home was left lying on the floor and in pain for six hours while she waited for an ambulance.

Shirley Raycraft, who's still in hospital, is from Worthing. Because her injury was rated as a category C paramedics should have been with her within 30 minutes - instead they took twelve times longer to arrive.

South East Coast Ambulance Service, which is already in special measures, has apologised.

A homeless woman has been left with serious hand injuries after being attacked with a razor in Worthing's town centre.

Sussex Police were called to the Guildbourne Centre at about 6.45pm on Wednesday 15th February, following reports of the assault. On arrival, officers found the injured 31-year-old woman who they believe is a member of the local street community.

It is thought that she was assaulted in nearby Chapel Road. The woman was taken to Worthing Hospital, and was detained for treatment.

Police officers searched the area and arrested four young women - aged 17, 19, 20 and 21 - on suspicion of wounding offences.
The 19-year-old is from Lancing, the others are all from Worthing.

Detectives are asking for anyone who saw what happened or who has information about the incident to come forward. Witnesses can make their reports online through a Response to Appeal form, and should quote serial 1013 or 15/02.